His mood does seem good enough, today, but of course that can turn on a dime. He has the sense to assign her legwork when he's under the weather, though. Giving a mild grimace at his own cough, he takes a seat with a shrug. "No, and I'd give you the work either way." He settles in and stretches out long legs under the table, making himself at home as easily as if it's only been a week or two since they last saw each other for tea.
"I seem to have picked up a chest cold while I was in Russia," He continues with an expression of mild distaste, one hand waving vaguely in the air. It's an explanation, but one designed more to forestall any comments on his health than for any other reason. "It's inconvenient for stakeouts and espionage, so I have a few errands I'd like to put you to."
None of this explains the dress, mind you. He's content to leave that gift as an elephant in the room, unless she asks.
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Date: 2015-01-11 11:53 pm (UTC)"I seem to have picked up a chest cold while I was in Russia," He continues with an expression of mild distaste, one hand waving vaguely in the air. It's an explanation, but one designed more to forestall any comments on his health than for any other reason. "It's inconvenient for stakeouts and espionage, so I have a few errands I'd like to put you to."
None of this explains the dress, mind you. He's content to leave that gift as an elephant in the room, unless she asks.